Aspire Center for Health + Wellness

I herniated a disk in my lower back and the doctor I saw at the Hospital for Special Surgery referred me to Aspire for physical therapy. I can’t say enough nice things about this place. The front desk staff is very friendly and welcoming. The interns that assist with exercises and icing/​electrostim are also great. The place itself is conveniently located, clean, and not overly crowded (also the price can’t be beat). Really, though, the best part of it for me was my miracle worker physical therapist Mark. Not only is he a genuinely personable and cool kind of guy, he is the best physical therapist ever. Each session I made tangible progress in mobility and strength, with a corresponding decrease in pain. Mark takes a personal interest in his patients, provided me with exercises to do at home, and was always willing to spend extra time working with me. I went from not being able to bend over to tie my shoes to running 40 miles a week, I’ve lost like 10 pounds, and my debilitating back pain is gone (in like 2 months! and my back has been screwed up for like a year!). Aspire Center for Health + Wellness is the best thing since sliced bread and if you mess yourself up, definitely go here for physical therapy (and ask for Mark as your physical therapist because as mentioned he’s amazing).

Very nice clean and professional place. The staff their are very friendly and educated in all of the devices there as well. The prices are normal for NYC 90 dollars for an hour, your room includes flavored water, a nice shower and a private bathroom as well. I def enjoyed my time here. It was very clean the place as well.

I cannot say enough nice things about Aspire NYC. My boyfriend and I wanted to experience the sensory deprivation float tanks and he was much more excited as I was. I was emailing the manager, Rana, about my nervousness and with any general questions and she was extremely helpful! Then on the day of the float, she gave us a thorough tour of the rooms and great advice of how to get the most out of our experience. The spa was totally clean and overall very impressive, including citrus water, clean towels, ear plugs, flip flops. They went above and beyond to help make my float experience relaxing. WIll absolutely schedule another appointment in the near future! I highly recommend!

These people have managed to screw up four out of five attempts I’ve made to give them money for their services. No one there has the same information as anyone else. Every time I’ve called I’ve gotten a different explanation for why no one’s called back, why I can’t book, whether one time’s available or not, and every time I’ve called there’s been another story or some frustrating detail someone there messed up or something they forgot to tell me that up-​ends everything. And that’s if they even manage to get back to you at all, which they don’t unless you really raise hell. It’s just the kind of state of mind you want to be in before you go in for relaxation therapy, don’t you think? They feather the nest with barbed wire when it comes to setting the stage for ease of use.
The facility looks a lot better than how it’s managed so I gave two stars instead of one, but I’ve never experienced so much trouble simply making an appointment. Restaurants have been doing this for over a hundred years! How do you mess up a reservation system? lack·a·dai·si·cal.
Perhaps they’d benefit from some clear communication with their client base, maybe have an introductory tour, tell people how things are done, explain how they do what they do? I’m sure it would be a lot harder to fuck everything up if every day everyone who worked there ratified the system by explaining it to new clients, but that hasn’t occurred to them.
I’ve been to this place enough times to know that something needs to change but it’s certainly not going to happen because of anything I’ve said. It’s been a year dealing with this mess and it’s always the same. I’m done

This is my second physical therapist that I’ve seen for TMJ. The office isn’t as beautiful as my first office (if you’re into that). I kinda am, but I would rather see the best therapist. I’ve had a really hard time finding an office with even just one therapist that does TMJ. They have two here and both are great. They have different styles and approaches but they actually complement each other. I thought it would be weird seeing them both but I actually like the different complementary styles. It’s helping!!!

I just left my first appointment with Dr. Emil. I have chronic back pain and I left feeling like a whole new person. They have great technology (weightless treadmill… Flotation… Electro stimulant therapy)
Their staff is friendly and helpful and I feel like I am in the right hands here. Thank you Aspire!!!

I have been going to Aspire for almost a month now — twice a week, for patellar tendonitis. the progress is remarkable. not only is everyone at this place friendly, but my therapist has really made a difference! the office is super convenient to walk over from work. they seem to have all the state-​of-​the-​art equipment and the staff all seems to like each other, too. that is always a plus! the vibe is good and the energy is high and everyone seems determined to help. i love it when the receptionist remembers my name, too.
the most important part of my PT is that we are not just fixing my knee, but we started with the root of the cause by looking into my hip, ankle and foot. the idea is not only to stop the current pain, but to avoid future injury by getting back into proper alignment. i highly recommend aspire for any physical therapy! sharon is a rockstar!!!

My child went for almost 1year for speech and there has not been an improvement in his speech at all wish I would of stopped it sooner. i think its over priced, some of the therapist are friendly others not so much, and need friendlier and attentive receptionist .This is just my experience

This is one of the only facilities in the NYC area that offers a float tank — aka sensory deprivation tank. It’s an amazing experience, if you haven’t tried a float, I highly recommend it for reducing stress and healing. The staff is very helpful, especially Luis, who is in charge of the floating. Check them out!

*FYI, this is a review about my experience about their float tank and not for physical therapy (although my friend, who’s a former patient here for sciatica treatment, highly recommends this place for PT)*
I decided to take a dip in their float tank for the meditation/​self-​reflection benefits after randomly watching a couple youtube videos created by Joe Rogan (Fear Factor host) where he was raving about his experiences on the subject (watch one for yourself here
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My experience itself was very interesting and I recommend trying it at least once in your life. The reason why I’m giving Aspire a ⁵⁄₅ is purely based on their customer service. I arrived early for my 60 minute dip and because no one else was using the tank at that moment, I didn’t have to wait around for my appointment. A worker brought me upstairs into my private room with my own shower, couch, robe, towels and free hot tea. She very nice and explained how everything worked and reassured me that the unit goes through a thorough cleaning process between users (I’m a bit of a germaphob). Before entering the unit, I showered and enjoyed a cup of chamomile & ginger tea. I repeated the process after I was done. I was never rushed and the whole process was very enjoyable.
Tips:
I’m not sure if everyone does this during their first time, but I spent the initial 15 minutes pushing myself around the tank like an astronaut in space and then trying to sink myself lol (you will not be successful) before eventually relaxing into the salt water.
Also, I advise against drinking any coffee or stimulants before taking the plunge.
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Thank you Aspire Physical Therapy. Had been experiencing a lot of pain in my shoulder, but thanks to you ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation and sound advice I am feeling soooooo much better. So appreciate your responsiveness and caring attitude. Will be recommending Aspire Physcial Therapy to everyone I know!

Really REALLY glad I found this place. I have two torn ligaments and a cartilage fracture in my ankle. PT is my last recourse before surgery and was prescribed by my doctor. After three sessions I am already feeling very hopeful. Robert is great and does fantastic re-​alignment work and electo-​stimulation that makes me feel like I’m walking on a cloud after.
I will also be trying the yoga classes and floating tank and will report back!

Excellent, excellent, excellent!
Rob Schreyer is the most qualified and caring physical therapist I have ever encountered! From the minute you enter Aspire Physical Therapy and look around the gym, you immediately feel at home and can tell that this is a practice of caring individuals.
I started seeing Rob several months after my stroke, and he has been helping with my recovery ever since. His touch is tender, and his demeanor is calming… all with a great sense of humor.
He treats neurologic (stroke, MS) patients as well as orthopedic patients. Everyone gets equal treatment, and is welcome to spend as long as they wish in the gym.
I cannot recommend Rob Schreyer and Aspire Physical Therapy enough.

Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff. It felt like Dr. Schreyer took the time needed to understand the nature of my injury, and the régime he chose was tailored to my needs. Definitely a great choice for PT (I believe they also offer occupational and speech therapies too) around Penn Station.